forcé
force
Definition & meaning
Forcé is the past participle of the verb forcer and can also be used as an adjective. Its meanings include:
- Forced or compelled: done against someone’s will or under pressure.
- Forced open: opened using physical force, as with a door or lock.
- Unnatural or strained: lacking spontaneity or sincerity, as with a smile or laugh.
- Exaggerated or overstated: pushed beyond what is reasonable or natural.
Grammar & Word origin
As an adjective, forcé agrees with the noun it describes: masculine singular forcé, feminine singular forcée, masculine plural forcés, and feminine plural forcées.
It comes from forcer , “to force,” which derives from force , “strength” or “force.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Depending on the context, synonyms include:
- contraint — compelled or constrained, especially by circumstances or obligation.
- obligatoire — mandatory; required by a rule rather than necessarily imposed by physical force.
- artificiel — artificial or unnatural, especially for behavior or expression.
- exagéré — exaggerated, emphasizing excess rather than compulsion.
Antonyms include volontaire , “voluntary,” for something done by choice, and naturel , “natural,” for something unforced or spontaneous.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Papa m'a forcé à finir mes devoirs.adjective
Dad forced me to finish my homework.
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